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Flow at Work Scale

The Flow at Work Scale (derived from Csikszentmihalyi's flow theory and operationalized by Bakker as the Work-Related Flow Inventory) measures the degree to which employees experience 'flow'—a state of optimal absorption, focus, and enjoyment in work. Flow is characterized by full concentration, loss of self-consciousness, sense of control, and intrinsic motivation. Developed initially in sports psychology and later adapted for occupational settings, the Flow at Work Scale captures positive engagement and is associated with high performance, creativity, and psychological wellbeing.

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Flow State Scale (FSS) - Adapted for Work
Taxonomic method record · process-pipeline / occupational-health
  • Csikszentmihalyi, M. (1990). Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience. New York: Harper & Row. · URL
  • Jackson, S. A., Kimiecik, J. C., Ford, S. K., & Marsh, H. W. (1998). Psychological correlates of flow in sport. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 20(4), 358-378. · DOI 10.1123/jsep.20.4.358
  • Bakker, A. B. (2008). The work-related flow inventory: Construction and initial validation. Journal of Happiness Studies, 9(3), 107-118. · DOI 10.1037/t01576-000
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